Top 8 Events in San Francisco, California (CA)

What could be better than live music held outdoors in the crisp early October air of Golden Gate Park, featuring 100 acts across seven stages? Well, thanks to the endowment of venture capitalist (and Bluegrass-lover) Warren Hellman, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival charges no admission, accepts no corporate sponsors, and keeps the focus strictly on the music. With acts from a variety of genres, including country, rock, folk and — as the name implies — bluegrass, this feel-good festival is a hit for good reason, with many festival goers returning year after year, and for all three days.

The annual San Francisco Pride event is a celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and their allies. The crowned jewel of the weekend, which has been held annually since 1970, is a festive parade running through Downtown San Francisco. Vibrant rainbow clothing, beaded necklaces, homemade signs, and fetishized outfits are commonplace among attendees and add to the celebratory feel. When your feet need a rest, there are plenty of music, dining, and shopping options to be enjoyed. Be sure to stay hydrated and wear comfy shoes because dancing and cheering are part of the deal here!

Each summer Golden Gate Park in San Francisco opens its beautiful grounds to this massive music, food and art festival. Featuring an accessible mix of big-name and emerging acts, the lineup spans genres and generations. The festival also aspires to eco-friendly goals with stages run on solar power and a comprehensive recycling program. You can also get back to nature with programs on organic farming or a stroll through "Wine Lands" offering samples from California wineries.

J-POP SUMMIT, a Japanese cultural festival held every summer since 2009 in San Francisco, introduces the latest in Japanese music, fashion, film, art, games, tech-innovations, anime, food, as well as niche subcultures!

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit from the creators of the blockbuster exhibit seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris. Be immersed in 300,000 cubic feet of stunning projection animating the master’s oeuvre and illuminating the mind of the genius. Wander through giant projections that highlight brushstroke, detail, and colour as you have never experienced them.

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is best-known for our outdoor Free Shakespeare in the Park productions, which travel to five different venues every year between June and September. For our 2019 Season, we will present a musical adaptation of As You Like It in Pleasanton, Cupertino, Redwood City, and San Francisco.